Kuunda

Data Scientist

Kuunda

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cape Town • South Africa

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Tech Stack

PythonSQL

About the role

  • Conduct in-depth exploratory data analysis using Python and statistical methods
  • Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and analytical reports using Qlik
  • Create and maintain clear documentation for data science models and analytical processes
  • Assist senior data scientists with data preparation and feature engineering
  • Execute data cleaning, transformation, and validation routines using SQL and Python
  • Collaborate closely with product managers and business analysts to translate business questions into measurable analytical approaches
  • Proactively stay current with data visualization best practices and emerging data science methodologies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, academic research, or demonstrable data-focused personal projects
  • Working proficiency in SQL for querying data
  • Solid foundational skills in Python for data manipulation and statistical analysis
  • Hands-on experience with Qlik (View or Sense) for dashboard and report creation
  • Exposure or familiarity with dbt (Data Build Tool) or similar analytical engineering tools
  • Strong analytical and foundational problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
  • Performance-Based Rewards
  • Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)
  • Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
  • Medium-Term Incentives (MTI)
  • Short-Term Incentives (STI)
  • Health & Wellbeing (Company paid for)
  • Compulsory Medical Aid through Discovery (Company contributed R4k)
  • Group Life Cover
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness App
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, inclusive work culture
  • An exciting and challenging work environment at the forefront of fintech innovation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonSQLdata analysisdata cleaningdata transformationdata validationfeature engineeringstatistical methodsdata visualizationanalytical reporting
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Data ScienceBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in MathematicsBachelor's degree in Statistics